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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET
August 19, 2010
MISCELLANEOUS
IP1 Council Meetings and Work Session Agenda
IP2 Memorandum from the City Clerk: KXIC Radio Show
IP3 Memorandum from the Director of Planning and Community Development: Update: Flood-
related activities
IP4 Letter from members of "A Matter of Balance," Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center, to
Andre Perry, Executive Director Englert Theatre: Safe access to the Englert stage
IP5 P.A.U.L.A. Report -July 2010
IP6 Approved Minutes: Economic Development Committee: June 15, 2010
DRAFT MINUTES
IP7 Economic Development Committee: August 13, 2010
IP8 Planning and Zoning Commission: August 3, 2010
IP9 Planning and Zoning Commission: August 5, 2010
IP10 Planning and Zoning Commission: July 26, 2010
IP11 Telecommunications Commission: July 26, 2010
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CITY OF IOWA CITY Work Session Agendas IP1
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• FRIDAY, AUGUST 20 Emma J. Harvat Hall
8:OOa Special Formal Council Meeting -Executive Session (City Manager Search)
TENTATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
• MONDAY, AUGUST 30 Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:30p Special Work Session
• TUESDAY, AUGUST 31 Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:OOp Special Formal Council Meeting
• MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
Labor Day Holiday -City Offices Closed
• TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Emma J. Harvat Hall
TBD Special Work Session and Formal (combined)
• MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Emma J. Harvat Hall
TBD Special Formal (City Manager Interviews)
6:30p Regular Work Session
• TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:OOp Regular Formal Council Meeting
• MONDAY-WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27-29 Emma J. Harvat Hall
TBD Hold dates for City Manager Interviews/Meet 8~ Greet
• MONDAY, OCTOBER 11 Emma J. Harvat Hall
TBD Special Work Session and Special Formal (combined)
• WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20 Room 8/C ICPL
4:30p Joint Meeting (Separate Agenda Posted)
• MONDAY, OCTOBER 25 Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:30p Special Work Session
• TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26 Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:OOp Special Formal Council Meeting
• MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:30p Regular Work Session
• TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:OOp Regular Formal Council Meeting
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• MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:30p Special Work Session
• TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:OOp Special Formal Council Meeting
• WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1 Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:30p Special Work Session
• MONDAY, DECEMBER 6 Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:30p Regular Work Session
• TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7 Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:OOp Regular Formal Council Meeting
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Date: August 18, 2010
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: KXIC Radio Show
On Monday evening, July 16, you agreed to a schedule for the next few weeks. However, that
schedule has been modified slightly. Please note the schedule on your calendars and let me
know if we need to make any further changes.
August 18 -Hayek
August 25 -Dickens
September 1 -Wright
September 8 -Mims
September 15 -Champion
September 22 -Mims or Champion
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Date: August 18, 2010
To: City Council
From: Jeff Davidson, Director of Planning and Community Development
Re: Update: Flood-related activities
In the last week, the City acquired three more properties (901 Park Place, 605 Eastmoor Drive,
and 613 Granada Court) with CDBG funds. The City has acquired a total of 56 residential
properties and 16.5 acres of property from Parkview Church along Taft Speedway with Federal
and State funds. Of the 56 properties, 32 of the properties have been acquired through the
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), 18 with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
funds, and six with Community Disaster Grant (CDG) funds. A total of 38 properties have been
demolished in the Parkview Terrace and Taft Speedway neighborhoods. All structures in the
Showers Addition have been demolished and cleared.
• On August 18th, staff participated in a monthly disaster recovery teleconference with the Iowa
Department of Economic Development (IDED), Iowa Finance Authority (IFA), the Rebuild Iowa
Office (RIO), and other government agencies administering disaster assistance funds.
• I-JOBS II grant application has been submitted for the Westside Levee project that would protect
Thatcher and Baculis Mobile Home Parks, and the Commercial Court area.
The City's 2011 Action Plan for City Steps has been amended to allow CDBG funds to be used
for the local match for the Westside Levee.
• A $12 million TIGER II grant application is being prepared for the Dubuque Street/Park Road
Bridge elevation and reconstruction project. Design and engineering of this project has
commenced.
• A $200,000 TIGER II grant application is being prepared for Iowa City, Coralville and the UI to
coordinate on a rail transit corridor study between Riverfront Crossings and River Landing.
• Consideration of revisions to the City's floodplain management standards are at the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
• Staff is working with the EPA Office of Brownfields and Land Revitalization on a design plan for a
subarea of Riverfront Crossings.
• Staff is continuing to work on an HMGP application for a tornado safe room near the Public
Works building in Napoleon Park. The park is heavily used during the summer. The safe room
would protect park users against high winds and tornados.
• Staff continues to review Jumpstart applications for disbursing State Jumpstart 2 and State
Jumpstart 3 funding for housing rehab/repair, down payment assistance and interim mortgage
assistance. A total of $1.85 million in State Jumpstart funding has been used to assist 78 flood-
impacted residential households and $861,000 in Federal Jumpstart funding has been used to
assist 17 households.
August 18, 2010
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The City continues to accept applications for the following disaster business assistance
programs: Loan Interest Supplement Program, Residential Landlord Business Support Program,
Commercial Rental Revenue Gap Program, Equipment Reimbursement Assistance Program,
Flood Insurance Reimbursement Program, and Expanded Business Rental Assistance Program.
The deadline for all business programs is December 31, 2010.
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Andre Perry, Executive Director
Englert Civic Theater
221 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Mr. Perry,
Diane Brenneman
Elder Services
320 E.Washington St.
Iowa City, IA 5240
August 3, 2010
Welcome to your new position at the Englert. We have heard many good things about
you!
The undersigned are members of "A Matter of Balance" class at the Iowa City/Johnson
County Senior Center. Several are patrons of the Englert Theater who, in the past, have
been invited to various events and receptions on the stage; others are members of civic
theater groups who perform in plays at the Englert.
In class discussion on ways to eliminate barriers to participation in the social and cultural
life of our community for those who experience problems with balance and have a history
of falls, the problem of getting safe access to the Englert stage came up. We decided to
tell you of our concerns to see if they could be addressed in your planning as you assume
your new position at the Englert..
We ask you to install safe, sturdy handrails on both sides of the steps at both sides of the
stage. A larger problem is the steepness of the stairs. We ask that the stairs be
reconstructed with more gradual risers.
We would greatly appreciate your consideration of these requests. Please let us know of
your decision. Reply should be addressed to Diane Brenneman, address above.
Sincerely,
"A Matter of Balance" Class
Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center
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cc: Robert Welsh, Chair
Johnson County Committee on a Livable Community for Successful Aging
84 Penfro Dr., Iowa City, IA 522465
cc: Cat Moore, Chair
Johnson County Coalition for Persons with Disabilities AUG 12 2010
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~c: Matt Hayek, Mayor
City of Iowa City
410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240
cc; Senator Tom Harkin
U.S. Senate
731 Hart Senate Office Bldg. DIANNE SPRINGER BRENNEMAN, MGS
Washington, D.C. 20510 SERVICE COORDINATOR
ECUMENICAL TOWERS • • ., ,•
320 E. WASHINGTON ST
IOWA CITY, IA 52240
PHONE (319) 887-2796
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P.A. U. L.A. Report -July 2010 ~:ity c14;~
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(Possession of Alcohol Under Legal Age)
Business Name (occupancy] Monthly Totals Year-to-Da te Totals PAULA Visit
(occupancy loads updated Oct 'os) visits arrests visits arrests ear-to-date
808 Restaurant & Nightclub [176] 3 1 33 52 1.576
176
0
Airliner [223] 4
1 0
0 17
10 3
0 .
0.000
American Legion [140]
Aoeshe Restaurant [156]
Atlas World Grill [165]
Blackstone [297]
Bluebird Diner [82]
1
0
16
8
0.500
Blue Moose [436]
Bob's Your Uncle [260*]
13
0
0.000
Bo-James [200]
2
0
Bread Garden Market & Bakery
40
12
0.300
[It's] Brothers Bar & Grill [556] 9 0
[The] Brown Bottle [289]
1
0
0.000
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar [189] 0 0 000
0
Caliente Night Club [498] 1 0 7
1 0
0 .
0.000
Carl & Ernie's Pub & Grill [92] 0 0
Carlos O'Kelly's [299]
Chefs Table [162]
Chipotle Mexican Grill [119]
2
0
000
0
[The] Club Car [56] 0 0 1 0 .
0.000
Coaches Corner [160] 0 0
Colonial Lanes [502]
1
0
000
0
Dave's Foxhead Tavern [87] 1 0 0 .
000
0
David's Place (aka Dawit's) [73] 0 0 2 .
167
0
DC's [120] 2 1
0 12
3 2
0 .
0.000
[1'he] Deadwood [218] 1
Devotay [45]
'
0
0
3
0
0.000
s Pub [49]
Donnelly 0 6 0 0.000
[The] Dublin Underground [57] 0
[Fraternal Order of] Eagle's [315]
EI Banditos [25]
EI Dorado Mexican Restaurant [104]
[BPO] Elks #590 [205]
EI Ranchero Mexican Restaurant [161]
Englert Theatre [838]
0
39
78
2.000
[The] Field House (aka Third Base) (420] 4
Firewater [114] 0 0 8 0 0.000
First Avenue Club [280]
2
0
0
000
Formosa Asian Cuisine (149] 0 0 0 .
000
0
Gabes [261 ]
' 0
1 0
0 1
3 0 .
0.000
s Buffet [75]
George 1 0 000
0
Givanni's [158] 1 0 .
Godfather's Pizza [170]
Graze [49]
Grizzly's South Side Pub [265]
0
0
8
0 0.000
Guido's Deli [20]
Hawkeye Hideaway [94]
2
0
000'
0
[The] Hilltop Lounge (90] 1 0 .
IC Ugly's [72] 1 0 5 0 0.000
India Cafe [100]
Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack [71]
0
000
0
Jobsite [120]
' 1
0 0
0 9
7 0 .
0.000
s Place [281)
Joe
Joseph's Steak House [226]
Karaoke La Revna (781
La Reyna [49]
Linn Street Cafe [80]
Los Portales [161]
'
2
0
9
4
0.444
s [200]
Martini
Masala [46]
Mekong Restaurant [89]
6
0
000
0
Micky's [98] 0 0 .
[The] Mill Restaurant [325]
[Lo al Order of] Moose [476]
[Sheraton] Morgan's [231]
Motley Cow Cafe [82]
Okobo'i Grill [222]
0
3
0
0.000
Old Capitol Brew Works [294] 0
One-Eyed Jake's [299] aka J Bar 6 0 28 30 1.071
One-Twent -Six [105]
Orchard Green Restaurant [200]
Oyama Sushi Japanese Restaurant [87]
Pagliai's Pizza [113]
Panchero's (Clinton St) [62]
Panchero's Grill (Riverside Dr) [95]
Piano Lounge [65] 1 0 1 0 0.000
Pints [180] 2 0 22 1 0.045
Pit Smokehouse [40] _ -- -
Pizza Hut [116]
Pizza Ranch [226]
Quality Inn/Highlander [971]
Quinton's Bar & Deli [149] ' 0 0 5 0 0.000
[The] Red Avocado [47]
Rick's Grille & Spirits [120]
Riverside Theatre [118]
Saloon [120] 1 0 3 0 0.000
Sam's Pizza [174] 1 0 0.000
[The] Sanctuary Restaurant (132] 0 0 2 0 0.000
Shakespeare's [90] 0 0 6 0 0.000
Short's Burger & Shine [56] 0 0 2 0 0.000
Slippery Pete's [178] 2 0 11 1 0.091
Sidelines [200] 2 0 5 0 0.000
Sports Column [400] 4 0 32 32 1.000
Star Lounge [144] 0 0 3 0 0.000
Studio 13 [206] 2 0 11 0 0.000
[The] Summit [736] 7 0 46 69 1.500
Sushi Popo [84]
Takanami Restaurant [148]
TCB [250] 1 0 13 0 0.000
Thai Flavors [60]
Thai Spice [91]
Times Club @ Prairie Lights [60]
T. Spoons [102]
Union Bar [854] 3 0 29 16 0.552
VFW Post #3949 [197]
[The] Vine Tavern [170] 0 0 7 3 0.429
Vito's [320] 4 1 17 2 0.118
Wig & Pen Pizza Pub (154] 1 0 1 0 0.000
[Iowa City] Yacht Club [206] 0 0 2 1 0.500
Zio Johno's Spaghetti House [94]
Z'Mariks Noodle House 47
Totals: 72 3 518 314 0.606
Other PAULA at non-business locations: 1 45
PAULA Totals: 4 359
current month year-fo-date
'includes outdoor seating area
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MINUTES APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
JUNE 15, 2010
LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM, 8:00 A.M.
Members Present: Regenia Bailey, Matt Hayek, Susan Mims
Staff Present: Wendy Ford, Tracy Hightshoe, Jeff Davidson
Others Present: Nancy Quellhorst, Andre Perry, Englert Theatre Board of
Directors, Gigi Wood
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL:
It was moved by Mims and seconded by Hayek to recommend approval of the contract
with the National Development Council regarding community and economic
development advisement. Motion carried unanimously.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Bailey at 8:01 A.M. Bailey had all
persons present introduce themselves.
2. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 25, 2010. ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING:
It was moved by Hayek and seconded by Mims to approve the meeting minutes of May
25, 2010. Motion carried unanimously.
3. ANNUAL REPORT AND REVIEW OF ENGLERT THEATRE OPERATIONS FOR
YEAR TWO OF THREE-YEAR FUNDING AGREEMENT APPROVED IN
DECEMBER 2008
Ford reviewed the 2009 performance measures submitted by the Englert Theatre. Ford
stated the review of performance measures was part of the annual $50,000 funding of
the Englert by the City.
Andre Perry, Englert Theatre Executive Director, was present and reviewed the current
financial report of the Englert Theatre. Perry stated the Englert was still a cultural
landmark in Iowa City and that the financial condition was improving. Perry stated year-
to-date revenue was ahead of 2009 and that cash flow had improved. Perry stated that
summer programming was soft, creating cash flow issues during the summer. Perry
reviewed the current financial report, debt/cash flow projection, three-year financial
report, ticket sales statistics and demographics, the Englert Theatre in the greater
marketplace, donor relations, and future plans. Perry reaffirmed the Englert's dedication
to local and regional performing arts. Perry stated they would be exploring more uses of
the Englert as a film venue.
Hayek stated he was seeing continued improvement in the Englert Theatre and felt that
they had top-shelf leadership. Bailey asked if there were other performance metrics to
look at. Bailey stated she felt the Englert was a centerpiece of downtown and that it must
be successful for the downtown to be successful. Englert Board member Mark Nolte
stated that the City was a great partner of the Englert's. Nolte stated that anything the
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June 15, 2010
City could do to assist the downtown would indirectly assist the Englert. Mims stated that
with the 21-only alcohol ordinance going into effect there would be students with
disposable income looking for late night activities, and could some of those activities be
at the Englert? Hayek stated that the University wants additional late night programming
developed to keep students out of bars and that the timing was perfect.
Davidson stated that no official action from the Economic Development Committee was
necessary. Davidson stated that the Englert had requested $50,000 FY11 City funding to
be issued in July to assist with cash flow issues and that subject to additional input from
EDC, staff would process the Englert's check in July. There was no further discussion.
4. CONSIDER CONTRACT WITH NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
REGARDING COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISEMENT:
Hightshoe reviewed the proposed agreement with National Development Council (NDC).
Hightshoe stated that the City was working with property owners and developers in
Riverfront Crossings and Towncrest redevelopment areas to revitalize the
neighborhoods and ultimately increase property values. Hightshoe stated that NDC
could provide assistance in the coordination of diverse interests and financial resources.
Hightshoe explained the qualifications of NDC. Hightshoe stated she had checked out
NDC's qualifications with several cities that already have NDC under contract. Hightshoe
stated NDC would assist the City in working with existing property owners and
developers to package financing to enable projects to proceed.
Davidson stated that it was necessary to tap into the knowledge that NDC could provide
in packaging redevelopment deals, as well as utilize them so that development projects
could be pursued in a timely manner. Davidson stated that it was possible for the funding
provided by the City to NDC to be reimbursed through other grant sources. Davidson
stated that the hiring of NDC was the next logical step in terms of the Towncrest
redevelopment process. Davidson stated that an analysis to determine the costs and
financial feasibility of various redevelopment project areas had recently been completed
by Eppink Consultants and that this information would be provided to NDC.
Hayek asked about the involvement of ICAD and the Chamber of Commerce packaging
deals. Davidson replied that ICAD dealt principally with interstate commerce type
businesses. Davidson stated ICAD did not work with the types of local businesses found
in Towncrest. Davidson stated the Chamber of Commerce was a good partner of the
City's, but would not be packaging individual redevelopment deals. Nancy Quellhorst,
Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, stated that the Chamber was enthusiastic
about the Towncrest redevelopment area, but would not be brokering individual deals.
Mims stated she was concerned about finding funding for the NDC contract. Davidson
stated the one-year contract was structured on a monthly basis and could be terminated
on 30 days written notice. Davidson stated that funding would be provided through seed
money the City Council had provided in the FY11-12 budget. Bailey stated she felt the
NDC contract was needed to help move things along in Towncrest. Hightshoe stated
timing of the NDC contract was good and that CDBG economic development money
could possibly be used for future projects.
It was moved by Mims and seconded by Hayek to recommend approval to the City
Council. Hayek stated he had come into the meeting skeptical, but had his mind
changed after hearing more about the proposal. The motional carried unanimously.
Economic Development Committee Meeting
June 15, 2010
5. STAFF TIME:
No report.
6. COMMITTEE TIME:
No report.
7. ADJOURNMENT:
Bailey stated the next EDC meeting was tentatively scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on Monday,
July 12. Ford stated the meeting would be cancelled if there were no pertinent agenda
items. Bailey declared the meeting adjourned at 8:51 a.m.
Economic Development Committee Meeting
June 15, 2010
Council Economic Development Committee
ATTENDANCE RECORD
2010
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Regenia 01/02/11 X X X X X X
Baile
Matt 01/02/11 X X X X X X
Ha ek
Susan 01/02/11 X X X X X X
Mims
Key:
X =Present
O =Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
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IP7
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
AUGUST 13, 2010
CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM, 7:30 A.M.
Members Present: Regenia Bailey, Matt Hayek, Susan Mims
Staff Present: Wendy Ford, Jeff Davidson
Others Present: Wally Pelds, Steve Moss, Gigi Wood
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL:
Mims moved to recommend the amendment to the Moss Green Urban Village
Development Agreement as discussed. Hayek seconded the motion. Motion
carried 3-0.
Hayek moved to recommend the 1-year extension of the 5-year funding agreement
with Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD) as discussed. Mims seconded the
motion. Motion carried 3-0.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Bailey at 7:35 A.M.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 15, 2010. ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING:
Hayek moved to accept the June 15, 2010, meeting minutes as submitted.
Mims seconded the motion.
Motion carried 3-0.
CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION ON AN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT FOR
PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT BETWEEN CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MOSS GREEN
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION:
Davidson addressed the Members, noting that the next steps in the legislative process
for this project have been deferred until further information is received from the Army
Corps of Engineers and the State Historic Preservation Office. He then briefly described
a proposed amendment to the Moss Green agreement, noting the main reason for the
modification is that the developer has been able to further refine their cost estimates and
due to delay and local contractors, find prices are higher than originally estimated. The
developer's original estimates were $13.7 million and they have now risen to $15.3
million. Davidson noted that of the provisions stated in the original developer's
agreement, only one, number 5, would change. He reiterated that the change would only
affect the `not to exceed' limit of funds to be reimbursed and that reimbursed funds
would be the lesser of a) 20 years of 50% of the tax increment collected, or 2) the actual
cost of the minimum improvements, or 3 $15.3 million instead of $13.7 million.
Mims noted that she is fine with this recommendation. Hayek asked for clarification on
the costs associated with the environmental issues. Wally Pelds briefly explained the
additional items, noting the long list of requirements from the Army Corps of Engineers.
Economic Development Committee Meeting
August 13, 2010
He added that the storm water chambers are about half of the increased costs. The
conversation continued, with Pelds responding to Members' questions.
Mims moved to recommend the amendment to the Moss Green Urban Village
Development Agreement as discussed.
Hayek seconded the motion.
Motion carried 3-0.
CONSIDER REQUEST FROM IOWA CITY AREA DEVELOPMENT GROUP FOR ONE
YEAR EXTENSION OF 5-YEAR FUNDING AGREEMENT:
Ford noted that Members have a letter in their packet from the ICAD President, Joe
Raso, and the ICAD Chair, Scott Fisher, asking the major funders of ICAD fora 1-year
extension of their 5-year funding agreement. This would then take them through fiscal
year 2012.
Hayek moved to recommend the 1-year extension of the 5-year funding agreement
with Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD) as discussed.
Mims seconded the motion.
Motion carried 3-0.
UPDATE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES:
Davidson referred to the update memo in the packet. There are eight significant on-
going projects highlighted and he added that while the economic slowdown is ongoing
and developers don't have as much access to capital, that it is important the city
continue to prepare for the future when funding does become more available to the
private market. Davidson then reviewed the projects beginning with the new industrial
park project. He stated that there is much interest in the industrial park, albeit no
companies have purchased lots yet. Moving on, he noted the Moss Green Urban Village
Project that was previously discussed, and the UI's music school project downtown
which is involving many landowners and businesses. The feasibility study for the
downtown incubator is nearly complete according to Davidson. He added that it has
some very specific proposals in it. Next, Davidson noted that the multi-use parking
facility project (old St. Pat's Parish Hall site) is at the point where some critical decisions
must be made with regards to commercial tenancy and residential components. The
final two projects he discussed were Towncrest and Riverfront Crossings.
STAFF TIME:
Ford noted that the City was awarded a $70,000 Iowa Great Places grant that will go
towards the streetscape improvement project in the northside neighborhood. This
project will extend the Literary Walk from Iowa Avenue up through the northside Market
Place Neighborhood. She also noted that staff has been continuing the corporate
outreach visits, recently visiting Loparex and United National Foods Inc. Ford requested
members look for an email with options for a September meeting date.
Economic Development Committee Meeting
August 13, 2010
COMMITTEE TIME:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mims moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 A.M.
Hayek seconded the motion.
Motion carried 3-0.
Economic Development Committee Meeting
August 13, 2010
Council Economic Development Committee
ATTENDANCE RECORD
2010
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Regenia 01/02/11 X X X X X X X
Baile
Matt 01/02/11 X X X X X X X
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Susan 01/02/11 X X X X x x x
Mims
Key:
X =Present
O =Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
IP8
MINUTES PRELIMINARY
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
AUGUST 3, 2010 - 6:00 PM -INFORMAL
CITY HALL, LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Josh Busard, Charlie Eastham, Ann Freerks,
Elizabeth Koppes, Michelle Payne, Wally Plahutnik,
Tim Weitzel
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Bob Miklo, Christina Kuecker, Karen Howard,
Sara Greenwood Hektoen
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chairperson Ann Freerks.
DEVELOPMENT ITEMS:
SU610-00007 / SU610-00008: Discussion of an application submitted by Billion Auto for a
preliminary and final plat of D8~D Billion Addition, a 2-lot, 18.49-acre commercial subdivision
located west of Mormon Trek Blvd, south of Highway 1 adjacent to City View Drive.
Kuecker presented the staff report regarding D&D Billion Subdivision.
Koppes asked if the City will be compensated for the improvements made to City View Drive.
Greenwood-Hektoen stated that the City had not made the improvements to City View Drive and that the
City had not accepted the construction, so it was not believed that any money would need to change
hands to vacate City View Drive.
Eastham asked if the property was further subdivided in the future, would the northern lots have the ability
to drain to the storm water management basin. Kuecker indicated that the storm water management
basin is designed to accommodate the entire area of the subdivision. Miklo said that the City Engineer
would look at storm water if there were any further subdivision of the land.
REZ10-00007/SU610-00004: Discussion of an application submitted by the City of Iowa City for a
rezoning from General Industrial (11) Zone and Interim Development -Industrial (ID-I) Zone to
Planned Development Overlay -General Industrial (OPD-11) Zone and a preliminary plat for the
Iowa City Industrial Campus, an 9-lot, 173-acre industrial subdivision located along 420th Street,
west of Taft Avenue.
Howard said this property had had been purchased by the City with the intention of making it an industrial
area. She said that south of the railroad is zoned General Industrial and the property north of the railroad
tracks is zoned Interim Development Industrial. Howard said the "interim" designation is due to the fact
that there are not yet industrial grade roads servicing the area.
Howard said that there are hydric soils and wetlands present, and their delineations have been accepted
by the Army Corp of Engineers. Because of the configuration of the wetlands, the property is not
developable without wetland mitigation. The proposal is to create a new wetland area on a corner of the
property to compensate for any loss of wetlands in other areas of the property that occur as the result of
development.
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Howard said that the current application is for a preliminary plat and rezoning through the Sensitive Areas
Ordinance, which would make this an OPD, Planned Development Overlay.
Howard explained that rezoning the entire parcel to industrial made the most sense at this time since a
road and City services are being extended to the area.
Howard said that staff recommends deferring this application until there is a completed wetland mitigation
plan that matches the proposed plat. She said she anticipated that being ready by the Commission's next
meeting.
Eastham asked if the wetlands area would also contain storm water basins. Howard indicated that storm
water would drain through the wetland area but that each lot would also have its own storm water
management facilities.
ZONING CODE ITEMS:
Discussion of amendments to Title 14: Zoning Code, Article J. Floodplain Management Standards
to regulate the 100 and 500 year floodplain and associated changes located in 14-9F Definitions,
14-46-2 Variances and 14-8B-5 Administrative Approval Procedures (Floodplain Development
Permit).
Miklo said that Julie Tallman, who has been working on these amendments to the floodplain regulations
was on vacation, but would be back on Thursday and would be at the formal meeting. He asked that the
commission give direction to staff if they wanted to propose any changes to the draft regulations. He said
that it was not necessary for them to vote on Thursday night but hoped that they would be ready to vote
at the August 19 meeting.
Discussion of amendments to the Zoning Code, Section 14-36-1 Historic District Overlay Zone;
Section 14-8E-2, Historic Review; Section 14-8E-3, Certificate of Economic Hardship; and Section
14-2B-6, Multifamily Site Development Standards to correspond with amendments to the Historic
Preservation Handbook that are intended to streamline and clarify the review process.
Kuecker explained the changes to the Zoning Code necessary to reflect the changes to the Historic
Preservation Handbook. She said that the Historic Preservation Commission had been working on the
rewrite of the Handbook for the past two years in order implement the goals of the Historic Preservation
Plan and in order to make the process more predictable and user friendly for historic property owners.
Eastham asked if all the goals pertaining to the Handbook from the Historic Preservation Plan were
addressed with the rewrite. Kuecker indicated that the goals were used as a checklist of changes.
Freerks asked if there would be any public input or notice for projects that do not go through the HPC.
Kuecker said that each HPC meeting a memo will be provided to the HPC outlining the projects that have
received Certificates of No Material Effect or have gone through a Minor or Intermediate Review. This
has been written into the Handbook as part of the procedures.
Kuecker indicated that a letter was sent to all property owners in Historic and Conservation Districts and
of Landmark properties notifying them of the proposed Handbook revisions and asking for comment.
Kuecker also said that the HPC Chair would be at the Thursday meeting to answer any questions.
OTHER:
The Commission indicated that election of officers would occur at the formal meeting on August 5.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
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MINUTES PRELIMINARY
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
AUGUST 5, 2010 - 7:00 PM -FORMAL
CITY HALL, LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Josh Busard, Charlie Eastham, Ann Freerks,
Elizabeth Koppes, Michelle Payne, Wally Plahutnik,
Tim Weitzel
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Christina Kuecker, Karen Howard, Julie Tallman,
Sara Greenwood Hektoen
OTHERS PRESENT: Nancy Greazel, Alicia Trimble
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL:
The Commission voted 7-0 recommend approval of SUB10-00007/SUB10-00008, an
application submitted by Billion Auto for a preliminary and final plat of D&D Billion
Addition, a 2-lot, 18.49 acre commercial subdivision located west of Mormon Trek
Boulevard, south of Highway 1, adjacent to City View Drive.
The Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of amendments to the Zoning Code,
section 14-36-1 Historic District Overlay Zone; Section 14-8E-2, Historic Review; Section
14-8E-3, Certificate of Economic Hardship; and Section 14-2B-6, Multifamily Site
Development Standards to correspond with amendments to the Historic Preservation
Handbook that are intended to streamline and clarify the review process, as outlined in
the July 15, 2010 staff memo.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA:
None.
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DEVELOPMENT ITEMS:
SUB10-00007/SUB10-00008: Discussion of an application submitted by Billion Auto for a
preliminary and final plat of D8~D Billion Addition, a 2-lot, 18.49 acre commercial
subdivision located west of Mormon Trek Boulevard, south of Highway 1, adjacent to
City View Drive.
Kuecker explained that this is a two-lot commercial subdivision that had previously been
subdivided as an 8-lot Highway Commercial subdivision. Kuecker said that the general area
had recently been rezoned to Intensive Commercial (CI-1) to allow for the automotive sale and
repair facility proposed for Lot 1. Kuecker said that Lot 2 currently has no proposed use.
Kuecker said that there are three access points onto the property. Kuecker said that City View
Drive, along with its associated easements, would be vacated and removed but the access
points off of it would be retained.
Kuecker explained that Outlot B has been approved by the City Engineer as adequate to serve
the property's storm-water management needs.
Staff recommended approval of the preliminary and final plat subject to a conveyance of City
View Drive and approval of the legal papers prior to City Council consideration.
Freerks invited questions from the Commission.
Freerks confirmed with Kuecker that her understanding was correct that no public funds had
been used to put in City View Drive.
Freerks opened the public hearing. No one wished to speak and the hearing was closed.
Busard motioned for approval of SUB10-00007/SUB10-00008, an application submitted by
Billion Auto for a preliminary and final plat of D&D Billion Addition, a 2-lot, 18.49 acre
commercial subdivision located west of Mormon Trek Boulevard, south of Highway 1,
adjacent to City View Drive.
Eastham seconded.
Freerks said that this plan made sense to her, despite her initial reservations about City View
Drive. She said the City had been trying to get that area developed for quite some time and she
looked forward to seeing something happen there
A vote was taken and the motion carried 7-0.
REZ10-00007/SUB10-00004: Discussion of an application submitted by the City of Iowa
City for a rezoning from General Industrial (11) Zone and Interim Development (ID-I) Zone
to Planned Development Overlay -General Industrial (OPD-11) Zone and a preliminary
plat for the Iowa City Industrial Campus, a 9-lot, 173 acre industrial subdivision located
along 420th Street, west of Taft Avenue.
Howard said this property had come before the Commission several times in the last year. It
had been purchased by the City with the intention of making it an industrial area. She said that
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the property south of the railroad tracks is zoned General Industrial and the property north of the
railroad tracks is zoned Interim Development Industrial. Howard said the "interim" designation is
due to the fact that there are not yet industrial grade roads servicing the area.
Howard said that the City has hired a consultant to analyze the property, and to delineate the
sensitive features on the property. Howard said there are hydric soils and wetlands present,
and their delineations have been accepted by the Army Corp of Engineers. Because of the
configuration of the wetlands, the property is not developable without wetland mitigation. The
proposal is to create a new wetland area on a corner of the property to compensate for any loss
of wetlands in other areas of the property that occur as the result of development. Once that is
done, the properties can be subdivided and sold.
Howard said that the current application is for a preliminary plat and rezoning through the
Sensitive Areas Ordinance, which would make this an OPD, Planned Development Overlay.
Howard said that the application is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and is
compatible with the surrounding land uses, which are largely industrial and agricultural. She
said the proposed industrial park is supported by the goals for economic well-being outlined in
the Comprehensive Plan and the strategies therein for diversifying the tax base.
Howard explained that rezoning the entire parcel to industrial made the most sense at this time
since a road and City services are being extended to the area.
Howard shared photos from the wetland delineation plan, explaining that most of the wetlands
had been farmed for decades and are nearly indistinguishable from the other farmland.
Because the current wetlands are of such low quality the Corp agrees that wetland mitigation is
a good step toward creating higher quality wetlands in the area.
Howard said that staff recommends deferring this application until there is a completed wetland
mitigation plan that matches the proposed plat. She said she anticipated that being ready by
the Commission's next meeting.
Freerks asked if there were questions for staff.
Eastham asked if the wetland mitigation area will also serve as storm-water mitigation for the
area of land that is to the north of the railroad track. Howard said that it would, and that is why
they wish to include it in the overlay zone; all the wetlands in the entire 173 acre property have
been included in the wetland delineation. Howard said that because the City did not know if the
lot would be further subdivided in the future, it made sense to mitigate the area now and make
the overall area more developable.
Eastham asked if the cost of establishing the new wetland would be born entirely by the City.
Howard said that it would, as would all of the other infrastructure costs.
Plahutnik asked how much the City's overall industrial zoning was increased by rezoning this
parcel. Freerks said it would be nice to have an inventory of the industrial property available in
the city. Howard said that this is an additional 173 acres of industrial land. Plahutnik said he
was wondering what percentage of the current industrial zoning that 173 acres represented, and
Howard said she would look into that question.
Freerks opened the public hearing.
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Nancy Greazel, 4898 420th Street, said that she lived just up the road from this property. She
said she was wondering what will be happening to the water that is draining in and out of this
industrial area. She said she sees water travelling in this area daily, and is wondering how
putting the wetlands in would affect areas farther north and south of the property.
Howard said that the drainage pattern will not actually change; its intake and outsource points
will remain the same. The wetland area will actually filter the water, and should help somewhat
with volume and flow issues that may have resulted from the wetland degradation that occurred
when the area was farmed. Greazel asked if the wetlands would clean up water that had
passed through the industrial site before it could drain back into the aquifer. Howard noted that
as each of the properties is sold and developed it will have to meet the City's storm-water
management requirements. Therefore, each one of those properties will have to have on-site
storm-water basins built to handle the amount of impervious concrete the industrial site entails.
Greazel said she understood this, but was wondering if anything was done to clean up the water
before it goes into the soil. Freerks said that it would be just the same as anywhere else in the
city. Greazel said that she is concerned because this industrial site is close to her aquifer. She
said she is concerned with the quality of her future drinking water, and does not like the idea of
toxins, such as oil, that wash into storm-sewers from large concrete surfaces.
Howard noted that none of the properties had been sold yet, and that this was just a preliminary
plat before the Commission. She said that until the property is final platted it is not available for
sale.
There were no further comments from the public and the public hearing was closed.
Eastham moved to defer the application until the August 19th meeting.
Koppes seconded.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 7-0
CODE AMENDMENT ITEMS:
Discussion of amendments to Title 14: Zoning Code, Article J. Floodplain Management
Standards to regulate the 100 and 500 year floodplain and associated changes located in
14-9F Definitions, 14-4B-2 Variances and 14-8B-5 Administrative Approval Procedures
(Floodplain Development Permit).
Tallman said that it seems as though one major concern for Commissioners is the affect
changes to the floodplain standards might have on already existing structures, and also that the
public be fully informed before any changes are made. Tallman said she had prepared a memo
giving the Commission some information on existing non-conforming structures and what staff
would propose to do with them. Tallman said that a press release had been sent out to make
sure that the City is clearly communicating the effects these regulations could have on existing
structures.
Tallman said she had looked at a map prepared by Shive-Hattery in 1974 as a part of the City's
flood insurance study. She said she examined an area bordered by Gilbert Street, Evans
Street, Washington Street and Jefferson Street. She said she looked at properties that were
already in the 100-year floodplain and also were in the 500-year floodplain. Tallman said that
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she thought in terms of the tornado that had come through a few years ago. She said that there
were 70 properties on that map that would be subject to the new regulations, 15 of those
properties were in the expanded flood zone. She said that 55 of those homes were in the 100-
yearflood zone already and if they were damaged up to 50% or more would have to be
elevated under the current standards. Under the new regulations, Tallman said, those same
homes would have to be elevated one foot higher. The additional 15 structures would have to
be elevated up to one foot above the 500-year level. Tallman noted that 80% of the homes in
this area would already be subject to the elevation requirements. If these regulations went into
effect and all of the homes were damaged by 50% or more, then an additional 20% would have
to be elevated. Tallman noted that as it stands now any type of damage of 50% or more
requires elevation (damage by fire or tornado as well as by flood). Tallman said that while
there are some additional costs in having to raise the structure higher, the bulk of the cost is in
raising the structure to begin with.
Tallman said that staff had done some research on the issue of historic structures. She said
she had checked with Cedar Falls, per discussions at the last meeting, and had been told that
their new flood standards did not address historic structures. Tallman said that the National
Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) includes a description of "substantial improvement" that
excludes an alteration of an historic structure provided that the alteration will not preclude the
structure from keeping its historic designation. She said that the state of Iowa approaches the
matter through a variance process where a variance or exemption from an elevation
requirement must be sought.
Eastham asked if the language from the NFIP would make the proposed ordinance apply to a
Historic District as defined by the City of Iowa City, and Tallman said she believed that was
correct. Kuecker said that Iowa City is a CLG government which gives it some authority to
regulate historic structures in town. Howard said that one thing that needs to be clarified
concerns Conservation Districts. Howard said that Conservation Districts are not Historic
Districts and were created at the local level. Weitzel noted that the language pertained to
individual listings, not districts. Eastham said his understanding is that most structures in
Historic or Conservation Districts would not be exempted from floodplain regulations. Weitzel
said that was his understanding of it as well. Payne said that she did not think discussions had
necessarily moved in the direction of exempting properties; rather the idea had been to offer a
mechanism for a variance.
Tallman said it seemed the choice was to exempt historic properties from the "substantial
improvement" definition altogether, which seemed to her somewhat broad in nature, or to create
a variance that could be applied for. Koppes said that one would have to be careful in
exempting properties. Tallman said that the exemption would only be for the minimum flood-
proofing or elevation standards. Payne said that she thought the variance is a good idea
because it gives another body a chance to review the issue on a case by case basis. Koppes
said that she was not sure someone who wanted to improve their property should be able to get
a variance just to avoid elevating their home because of the way it looks. Weitzel pointed out
that the motivations would be more than just aesthetics; historic properties that are de-listed
lose tax credit options and eligibility for other programs. Tallman said that the concern had
been for the property owner that has no control over whether or not to make "substantial
improvements" because their home was damaged by fire or natural disaster. Tallman said that
the variance or exemption would be for a historic structure that has been damaged to the 50%
level and realistically cannot comply with the elevation requirements. Howard noted that many
of the structures damaged in the tornado a few years ago were of historic nature and in order to
keep the historic designation, they had to rebuild in ways that might have been more expensive
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than it would have been for another home. Busard said that most home insurance policies have
a rider that say rebuilding and repairs will meet all current code. Freerks said that not all do.
Howard pointed out that the NFIP definition recognizes local historic designations. Weitzel said
that districts are not covered, rather individual properties. Howard said that asub-definition
makes it clear that the properties do not have to be individually listed. Freerks pointed out that
Iowa City's Conservation Districts, however, are not addressed by the federal definition.
Plahutnik said that it is important to remember that very few homes in a Historic District will have
anything to do with a floodplain, and of those that do, likely the vast majority are already subject
to the floodplain standards. Eastham noted that the example Tallman gave was for a specific
area, and that the percentages of the homes affected would be different in different areas.
Tallman said that was correct, and she was happy to look at any other neighborhoods the
Commission might be interested in further exploring.
Freerks opened the public hearing. There was no one who wished to speak to this issue and
the public hearing was closed.
Freerks said she felt it would be wise to defer the matter again, given that the press release had
not actually gone out to the public.
Weitzel motioned to defer the application until the August 19th meeting.
Payne seconded.
Eastham said that he is still considering whether or not he is going to support this ordinance.
He said he likes much of the ordinance; however, he still is wondering if the City should go
further and eliminate future development in the 500-year floodplain, at least along the Iowa
River.
Freerks thanked Tallman for her efforts to get the word out about this ordinance.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 7-0.
Discussion of amendments to the Zoning Code, section 14-3B-1 Historic District Overlay
Zone; Section 14-8E-2, Historic Review; Section 14-8E-3, Certificate of Economic
Hardship; and Section 14-2B-6, Multifamily Site Development Standards to correspond
with amendments to the Historic Preservation Handbook that are intended to streamline
and clarify the review process.
Kuecker said that these changes to the zoning code are necessary to reflect changes in the
Historic Preservation Handbook.
One of the changes is language adding the Northside Historic District into the zoning code.
A second change revises the wording for the types of review for historic properties. The
category "Certificate of No Material Affect" will remain unchanged and includes projects that are
replacing "like-with-like" and are not changing the historical fabric of the property. The category
of "Minor Review" is being expanded to apply to all properties, districts and landmarks and will
include a list of pre-approved items that have always gained consensus from the Historic
Preservation Commission (HPC). This list would be created and approved by the HPC and
would allow staff to grant approval of items on the list. The "Intermediate Review" will be
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expanded to apply to all properties in Conservation Districts and the non-contributing or non-
historic properties in Historic Districts. Such projects could be reviewed by the Chair of the HPC
and Preservation staff and would include anything that meets the guidelines and requires no
exceptions to the guidelines. At any time, staff, the Chair, or the applicant can request that the
entire Commission review the matter. The "Major Review" would encompass everything not in
the first three categories, and would still require review by the full Commission at a normal
meeting.
Kuecker said that by expanding the "Minor Review" and "Intermediate Review" the Commission
is hoping to streamline the process for applicants and avoid delays in their projects. (An
ongoing criticism of the HPC process is that it delays projects.)
The changes to zoning code regarding a Certificate of Economic Hardship center around
actually putting that process into practice, i.e., creating an application, etc.
The Multi-Family Site Development Standard is being changed to make setback requirements
more in keeping with the properties immediately surrounding the subject property.
Kuecker offered to answer any questions from the Commission.
Eastham asked if it was correct that the changes to the handbook were taken from the changes
to the Comprehensive Plan that the Commission had made two or three years ago regarding
historic preservation. Kuecker said that was correct.
Freerks opened the public hearing.
Alicia Trimble, Chair of the HPC, said that these changes had been looked at for well over a
year. In coming to these changes, HPC took into account comments from applicants as well as
what items had actually been on its agenda. Trimble said that some things were regarded as
formalities and were going to be approved almost automatically. These included items on a
consent agenda, Trimble said, and were items that she believed would have been overturned
even if HPC had not approved them.
Trimble said that these changes in the review process do not actually change the requirements
for homeowners; rather, they streamline the process. One of the big criticisms HPC hears
repeatedly from homeowners is that the current process slows things down. She noted that the
changes include a provision that at any time the applicant, staff or the Chair can move the item
to full review before the HPC.
Freerks asked if these changes put too much on the Chair of HPC. She said it is often difficult
enough to get people involved and wondered if these duties were too burdensome for one
person. Trimble said that she did not think it would be burdensom, as she cannot think of an
instance that would come before the Chair that would not have been approved by the full
Commission.
Freerks asked if HPC would at some point consider adding contributing structures to the
language governing Historic Districts just as it was doing for Conservation Districts. Trimble
said that she does not see that happening in the future because of the nature of Historic
Districts.
Freerks said that she did have some concerns about communication. She said it is easier for
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people to be at ease with things if they know they are going to happen before they actually do.
She said that in terms of public notification, these changes are big changes, as the
communication does not occur until after the fact. She asked if Trimble foresaw a problem with
that.
Trimble said that she does not believe that would be a problem with the types of issues being
discussed for addition to the Minor and Intermediate Review processes. Kuecker noted that
HPC typically does not receive any public feedback prior to approval; conversation usually
occurs once a project has started. She said the items being moved into the Minor and
Intermediate Review process typically would not generate any conversation at all in an HPC
meeting. Any project that requires an exception to the guidelines or any major project will still
go through the Major Review process. Freerks asked if an addition in a Conservation District
would require a Major Review. Kuecker said that if the addition met all of the guidelines it would
not; however, if any exceptions were required then it would have to go through the Major
Review process.
There were no comments from the public and the public hearing was closed.
Eastham motioned to recommend approval of amendments to the Zoning Code, section
14-3B-1 Historic District Overlay Zone; Section 14-8E-2, Historic Review; Section 148E-3,
Certificate of Economic Hardship; and Section 14-2B-6, Multifamily Site Development
Standards to correspond with amendments to the Historic Preservation Handbook that
are intended to streamline and clarify the review process, as outlined in the July 15, 2010
staff memo.
Koppes seconded.
Weitzel said that a lot of these recommendations speak to the findings of a consultant who
recently re-wrote the Historic Preservation Plan. The consultant interviewed a large number of
people throughout the community, both those for and against historic preservation oversight,
and many of those comments concerned unnecessary delays. Weitzel said that there was also
a large concern that Conservation Districts were becoming "stealth historic preservation
districts" and were being regulated in the same way as Historic Districts. Weitzel said that there
was a desire to see policy governing Conservation Districts differentiated from that governing
Historic Districts. Weitzel said that streamlining is a great way to address a large number of
concerns; however, he noted that historic preservation is a very polarizing issue with one side
wanting very strict oversight and another side wanting nearly no oversight, therefore, it really is
an issue that cannot be "won."
Plahutnik said that this should make the approval process much quicker and easier for most
cases, but retains a process for those with more complicated issues.
Freerks said she believed most of the issues come up when contractors and homeowners do
not abide by the rules and regulations. Weitzel said that in some of those cases the parties
involved are not from here and do not know about the requirements.
Payne said that homeowners will still have an option to go through a formal process.
Eastham said that he thinks it is commendable on the part of HPC and staff to follow up so
diligently and to make these changes to the code.
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Freerks said she had read the handbook and was very impressed with it. She said it could be a
good model for other communities. She said she was a little hesitant about the possible lack of
public communication that could occur with these changes, but that if problems arose from that
changes could be made.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 7-0.
CONSIDERATION OF MEETING MINUITES: JUNE 14 AND JUNE 17.2010:
Eastham motioned to approve the minutes.
Koppes seconded.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 7-0.
OTHER:
Election of Officers:
Eastham nominated Freerks as Chair.
Payne seconded.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 7-0.
Plahutnik nominated Koppes as Vice-Chair.
Weitzel seconded.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 7-0.
Koppes nominated Plahutnik as Secretary.
Weitzel seconded.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 7-0.
Greenwood-Hektoen said that the consultant that is carrying out the City Manager search would
like to have the chairs of various commissions involved in that search, so Freerks may be
contacted for that sometime soon.
Eastham noted that the City's Community Development staff has recommended that some
CDBG funds be used as partial payment for building a levy on the west side of the Iowa River to
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protect the manufactured housing parks and industrial areas there. Eastham said that the
Comprehensive Plan does not call for continued residential use of the area currently occupied
by the manufactured home parks. Eastham said he would like the Commission to consider
putting this on the agenda for an informal meeting in the future, to see if there is interest in
revising the Comprehensive Plan for continued residential use in that area. Freerks asked
which mobile home park was involved and Eastham told her it was Baculis Mobile Home Park.
Freerks asked if money has been allotted to that purpose already. Howard said that the City
has applied for a grant to build the levy. Eastham explained that there are two sources of funds,
a state grant and federal CDBG funds. Eastham said that CDBG has a requirement that half or
more of the people being benefitted by the use of the funds are low-income. Eastham said the
City Council has not yet acted on the recommendation to use CDBG funds for this purpose.
Howard said the grant application to the state for funding was submitted this past week.
Freerks asked if anyone knew what the property's future use was slated for. She said she was
always in favor of discussion.
Freerks asked if there were four or more people who would be interested in discussing this
issue. Plahutnik said he would be interested. Weitzel said that if there are land-use changes at
issue then it should be discussed. Koppes said she did not think it was a change in use as the
land is currently being used in the same way; the Comprehensive Plan outlines a different future
use after redevelopment. Freerks said this could be a discussion item on an informal agenda to
see if this is something the Commission wished to address. A majority of Commissioners
indicated agreement with that idea. Freerks asked staff to prepare something for the next
meeting if possible. Howard said staff will take a look at that.
Payne said she will likely not be at the August 16th informal meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
Koppes motioned to adjourn.
Payne seconded.
The meeting was adjourned on a 7-0 vote at 8:10 PM.
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MINUTES PRELIMINARY
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
JULY 26, 2010 - 6:00 PM -WORK SESSION
CITY HALL, LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Charlie Eastham, Josh Busard, Ann Freerks,
Michelle Payne, Wally Plahutnik,
MEMBERS ABSENT: Elizabeth Koppes, Tim Weitzel
STAFF PRESENT: Bob Miklo, Sara Greenwood Hektoen, Doug Ongie,
David Purdy, Julie Tallman
OTHERS PRESENT: None
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM.
PRESENTATION ON CITY OF IOWA CITY FLOOD RECOVERY EFFORTS:
Miklo stated that Doug Ongie and David Purdy had been working full time for almost two years
on flood recovery efforts, and would be making a presentation to the Commission.
Ongie shared an overview of the flood recovery strategy outlined by the City Council in January
2009, which includes: 1) buying out properties in the 100 and 500-year floodplains; 2) elevating
Park Road Bridge and Dubuque Street; 3) moving wastewater operations to the south plant.
Ongie said that if money becomes available for other projects, such as levees, the Council will
consider those projects.
Ongie said their presentation consists of five main categories: 1) Public Infrastructure, 2) Buy-
out, 3) Replacement, 4) Assistance, and 5) Business Assistance.
Public Infrastructure consists of many projects, including: the elevation of Dubuque Street and
Park Road Bridge, the relocation of the animal shelter, the west side levee, and water source
protection to protect the well-beds on the Peninsula and water-treatment plant sites.
Residential Buy-out is funded by three sources: 1) the FEMA buy-out of homes in the 100-year
floodplain that suffered substantial damage; 2) the CDBG program buy-out of homes in the 500-
yearfloodplain that suffered at least 60% damage; and 3) the Community Disaster Grant which
was used to buy other properties. Purdy noted that through these programs the City has
acquired 50 properties, 38 of which have been demolished.
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Purdy noted that the grant period comes to an end in 2012, and the City wants all eligible
property owners to have come to a decision on buy-out by May 2012 in order to ensure that
demolition occurs on time. Purdy shared maps to demonstrate which properties had been
purchased, which were eligible for purchase, and how the neighborhood might look in terms of
homes versus bought-out lots at the end of the grant. He also shared some photographs of the
full demolition process.
Ongie explained that the State had created the Single Family New Construction Program as a
way of replacing the housing stock that was being removed from flood-affected areas by the
buy-out processes. He said that the first round of funding paid for the acquisition of 40 new
homes; the homes must sell for under $180,000 and the applicants must be income-eligible.
This program also had a component that provided down-payment assistance. The second
funding round required that half of the homes be sold at under $150,000; the rest at under
$180,000. Ongie said that the City contracted with eight developers to build 38 homes with the
money received in the second funding round. Ongie noted that first priority was given to people
in the buy-out program, people affected by the flood, first time buyers, and Johnson County
residents, in that order. Miklo explained that part of the rationale behind the program was to
replenish the community's housing supply and tax base that was reduced by the buy-out
program.
Plahutnik asked who owns and maintains the bought-out properties. Ongie said that the City
owns the properties and the Parks and Recreation Department maintains them with the
intention of adding large tracts of the properties to City Park at some point in the future.
Purdy said that Jump Start funding was available for residents of Parkview Terrace and
Idyllwild. He said that most of the residents who opted to take Jump Start money were given
repair assistance and opted not to participate in the buy-out program. Purdy said that $861,000
in federal funds has been spent on 17 households and $1.84 million in state funds has been
spent on 77 households. Eastham asked how much the total amount of money spent on buy-
outs came to and Ongie said that roughly $8 million in FEMA funds has been spent on buy-outs
and roughly $3.5 million in CDBG funds. Eastham asked if it was correct to say that roughly
$15 million had been spent for buy-out and repairs of flood affected homes. Purdy said that
figure was correct, noting that it was to-date spending.
Purdy said that businesses in the south corridor along Riverfront and Stevens Drives had also
received some assistance. He said that most of the businesses had been renting property from
a landlord; about $800,000 on business rental assistance was spent for those businesses. He
said there is still up to $2 million to spend on business assistance.
Eastham asked how much public money was spent on the repair of commercial buildings.
Ongie said it was difficult to say, but that the city has given out approximately $100,000 for
repairs.
Freerks asked if any of this information was available online. Purdy said that there are some
maps available on the City website's flood recovery page that he has been updating on a
regular basis. Payne asked if the dollars spent could be broken down into those spent for
homes in the 100-year floodplain and the 500-year floodplain. Purdy said that roughly $9 million
had been spent in the 100-year floodplain. Ongie said that an update had been created for the
City Council which detailed all of the flood related spending, and that a copy of this could be
provided to the Commission. Freerks noted that none of the flood-recovery dollars spent by the
University of Iowa was included in these totals. Eastham asked if it was correct that the
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properties that had been purchased through the buy-out process could no longer be used for
housing. Ongie said that they are designated as green space and cannot be built on at all.
Miklo said that most of the properties will be incorporated into the parks system and will come
before the Commission to be zoned as public lands. Eastham asked if there were any
restrictions on properties in the same area/neighborhood remaining residential. Greenwood
Hektoen said that there were none as the buy-out program is voluntary. Ongie said that there
are about seven or eight properties in the 100-year floodplain in the Normandy Drive area that
decided not to do the buy-out. Tallman said that along the river side of Normandy Drive the
appraised values were much higher than the assessed values, so a number of people whose
properties had sustained less than 50% damage opted to go ahead and elevate their properties
and rebuild. Tallman spoke specifically to the varying ways several property owners addressed
the issue of rebuilding to the appropriate standards. Eastham asked if the homeowners that
had opted to remain at their properties and not be bought-out will be eligible for public
assistance if they are flooded again. Ongie said he was never able to get a straight answer to
that question, but said he would be surprised if the properties were deemed ineligible for
assistance based on their decision to stay. Tallman said that according to the federal
standards, Iowa City does not have any "repetitive loss properties," properties that repeatedly
apply for assistance for flood damages.
Payne asked if there was any sense of how much more expensive it would be for the property
owners to bring their homes from the 100-year elevation to the 500-year elevation. Tallman
said that she believed that once the home was lifted, it did not really make much difference if it
was elevated five inches or five feet. Tallman noted that there is still no restriction on using fill
to elevate structures in the new ordinance.
Freerks asked how other communities had integrated these kinds of residential gaps, or
sporadic homes in the midst of parkland that would result from the buy-out. Miklo said that one
option was to leave a certain amount of funding available in the Capital Improvements Program
(CIP) budget each year so that the remaining homes could be bought as they come on the
market. Tallman noted that it did increase City expenses to have such sporadic residential
occupation; the Parks Department will have to take on vast expanses of sidewalks, and roads
will have to be maintained and cleared for use by just a few residents. Eastham asked if the
City has any obligation to change the elevation of the street and Purdy said that it did not;
raising the intersection of Manor and Normandy was explored, but no funding source was found.
Freerks asked if the plan to ultimately purchase the remaining homes has been formalized or
included in a specific, written plan. Staff said that it has not been formalized, but will be a CIP
priority. Plahutnik asked if imminent domain would come into play and staff said that it would
not. Miklo said that it is likely that most of the homes will come up for sale within a generation.
Purdy said that the duplication of benefits issue that is a problem with some of the state and
federally funded buy-outs would not come into play if the City was putting out its own money,
and therefore some remaining property owners may be more inclined to sell.
There were no further questions for Ongie and Purdy.
CODE AMENDMENT ITEM:
Discussion of amendments to Title 14: Zoning Code, Article J. Floodplain Management
Standards to regulate the 100 and 500 year floodplain and associated changes located in
14-9F Definitions, 14-4B-2 Variances and 14-86-5 Administrative Approval Procedures
(Floodplain Development Permit).
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Tallman explained that the Coralville floodwall that had been discussed at previous meetings
would be built entirely in the floodplain, not in the floodway. She said that she does not think
that the precise impacts of the floodwall have been calculated, but that the wall will be in
compliance with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Payne asked if this wall would
cause the water to spread further. Tallman said that it makes sense that it would, but that she
was not sure that the floodwall alone would cause that to happen. Eastham said that to him the
more critical question was whether Iowa City should build a levee to protect properties near
Baculis Mobile Home Park. Tallman said that the City just has to accept that there are limits to
what can be done and what can be controlled.
Tallman said that at the last meeting Weitzel had asked if the floodplain regulations would apply
to historic structures. Tallman said that there had been discussions about integrating language
into the variance to address that issue. Miklo said that an example of this issue can be found in
the Ned Ashton House in Parkview Terrace; if the City were to buy this, the home would not be
removed, but would likely be integrated into some park use. Miklo said there were a number of
historic properties in the Ralston Creek floodplain.
Miklo said that one major issue at question is the issue of lateral additions. Tallman said she
had reviewed the records for lateral additions, and found that it had not come up a lot. Tallman
said that she believes the issue is that the City does not want to deny people a reasonable use
of their property or deny their ability to make improvements to allow them to age in their homes.
Tallman said a review of the permits issued in the last eight years found that out of 288
applications, only six would have had to fill their basements or elevate if the new floodplain
standards had been in effect. She said the vast majority of applications did not meet the
threshold for a substantial improvement, and of those that did only a small number would have
had to have their basements filled. Freerks summarized the new regulations as follows: if the
floor area is increased by 25% or the value is increased by 50% then the entire structure would
need to be elevated. Current code says that only the lowest part of the new addition must be
elevated. Plahutnik said that this might make it more costly to put an addition on a home in a
floodplain, but it is in keeping with the goals of the floodplain regulations. Eastham said that he
saw one of the goals of the code as preventing public expenditure on the repair of homes
located in the floodplain. Plahutnik said that while homeowners may not be pleased with the
additional costs associated with these regulations, they will be glad they were in place if their
home is flooded in the next flood event. Payne said it also might not allow homeowners to do
more minor home improvements because they would have to spend $20,000 elevating their
home in order to do their addition. Tallman said she thought the higher standard was a good
idea.
Tallman said that staff's answer to the issue of how these regulations would apply to historic
structures would be to incorporate a change in the definition of substantial improvement to
exclude historic structures, or to include language in the variance section allowing exceptions
for historic structures. Freerks asked Tallman to research how other communities had handled
historic structures. Tallman noted that as it is currently written, substantial improvement has the
same meaning as substantial reconstruction or repair; even if a home in the floodplain was
damaged by fire, it would still need to be reconstructed to meet all current codes. Tallman
noted that some additional oversight might be wise, like input from the Historic Preservation
Commision. Freerks said she might be more comfortable if she felt like the people who might
be affected by these regulations were aware of the changes being discussed; she added that
she knew staff had tried to get the word out. Freerks said she did not think people were aware
that it did not matter how a home was damaged (could be fire rather than flood); it would still
have to be rebuilt to the new floodplain standards. Miklo said he thought a review of the
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building permits over the past 50 years would find relatively few instances in which a home
located in the floodplain sustained 50% damage by fire and was rebuilt. Freerks was less
certain of that. Miklo reminded the Commission that the idea was that if someone was going to
be putting a substantial investment into a property in the floodplain, then they would be doing so
in such a way as to protect their investment. Miklo said that staff could seek some more press
coverage to get the word out. Payne noted that homeowners should be made aware that to pay
for the cost of elevation they will likely have to borrow more money because insurance would
likely not pay the additional costs of elevation. Miklo said that some policies do cover the cost
of additional code compliance. Tallman said that for some insurance policies this is done
through a rider, through others it is automatic, and for others it is not covered at all.
Miklo noted that the Commission was not necessarily expected to vote on this at their next
meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
Payne motioned to adjourn.
Plahutnik seconded.
The meeting was adjourned on a 5-0 vote (Koppes and Weitzel absent).
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IOWA CITY TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
DRAFT
MONDAY, JULY 26, 2010--5:30 P.M.
CITY CABLE TV OFFICE, 10 S. LINN ST.-TOWER PLACE PARKING FACILITY
MEMBERS PRESENT: Laura Bergus, Hans Hoerschelman, Gary Hagen
MEMBERS ABSENT: Saul Mekies
STAFF PRESENT: Mike Brau, Bob Hardy
OTHERS PRESENT: Michael McBride, Lee Grassley, Josh Goding, Beth Fisher, Emily
Light
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL
None at this time.
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION
Hoerschelman said Google has called for support of federal legislation that would require fiber
conduit be included in any federally funded road projects. Google also provided advice to
municipalities on similar steps they could take. Hoerschelman encouraged the city to look into
this idea as it would lower costs for any company that wished to provide wireline services.
Hardy said he will determine if someone in the city has been following this and what the current
policies, if any, are regarding this area. Grassley reported that Mediacom no longer offers analog
transmission to new subscribers. New subscribers are given a free digital to analog converter
box if needed. More high definition channels will be rolled out in the near future. Fisher noted
that the library channel's annual report was included in the meeting packet. Over the past year
181 new programs were produced. Hardy distributed a document outlining the goals of the
Triennial Review and the major areas address in the 2003 Triennial Review. Hardy also
distributed a list of questions that will need to be addressed to the service and programming
committees. Hardy said that because the Triennial Review has extended beyond the three-year
period he has been discussing with Helling and the City Attorney if the current Triennial Review
might be combined or collapsed into the next scheduled Triennial Review. Hoerschelman noted
that it has been almost seven years since the last Triennial Review. Bergus said the Commission
should set a deadline for the service and programming committees to complete their work.
Hardy said the committees could look the materials over and determine how they think it will
take to finish. Hardy said that there should be a draft ready by the next Commission meeting.
Hoerschelman said he has started a letter on behalf of the Commission to send to the new
Superintendent. Hardy asked Hoerschelman to forward the letter when it is completed and he
will draft an additional letter from the City. Hoerschelman said the purpose of his letter is to
offer any assistance the schools might need to develop and to further the progress that the
channel has made over the years.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Hoerschelman moved and Hagen seconded a motion to approve the amended June 26, 2010
minutes. The motion passed unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMISSIONERS
Hoerschelman said Google has called for support of federal legislation that would require fiber
conduit be included in any federally funded road projects. Google also provided advice to
municipalities on similar steps they could take. Hoerschelman encouraged the city to look into
this idea as it would lower costs for any company that wished to provide wireline services.
Hardy said he will determine if someone in the city has been following this and what the current
policies, if any, are regarding this area. Bergus asked if Hardy had an update regarding the state
franchising legislation and an interpretation as to its applicability to Iowa City with respect to the
fyreStorm franchise application. Hardy said he has not received a response from the City
Attorney's office.
SHORT PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
CONSUMER ISSUES
Hardy referred to the complaint report in the meeting packet and said that there were two
complaints. Both have been resolved.
MEDIACOM REPORT
Grassley reported that Mediacom no longer offers analog transmission to new subscribers. New
subscribers are given a free digital to analog converter box if needed. More high definition
channels will be rolled out in the near future. Mediacom's retransmission consent contract with
Sinclair will expire at the end of the year and a difficult negotiation process is anticipated.
Mediacom has been working to get retransmission consent legislation passed at the federal level.
Hagen said several people have asked him why Mediacom's billing practices have such a short
period of time before they are due. Grassley said that billing cycles are twenty-one days.
Grassley said Mediacom uses three billing cycles and if one is inconvenient for a subscriber, it
can be moved. Hoerschelman asked if Mediacom and the school district have discussed the need
for digital to analog converters for the schools. Grassley said he has not been contacted and said
the school district should contact him directly and Mediacom will explore the options available.
Hoerschelman asked if Mediacom has plans to promote DOCSIS 3.0 Internet service to returning
students. Grassley said he expects some promotions to begin soon. Hoerschelman asked if
Mediacom would support an initiative for municipalities to require conduit for during
construction. Grassley said Mediacom would support such efforts as long as it is economically
beneficial. Mediacom shares trenches with other wireline providers when possible. Grassley
said Mediacom will not offer cable modem boxes for sale.
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA REPORT
McBride said he will have a quarterly report for the next meeting. Over the past year UITV
produced about 100 programs and cablecast about 100 submitted programs. On the average
about 1 'h new programs were cablecast per day. Five programs were created from the Festival
of the Book. Productions in the fall will be more selective than in past years. Coverage of the
lecture series, International Programs, fine arts performances, and cooperative programming with
Iowa Public Radio are all planned.
KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
No representative was present.
PATV REPORT
Goding reported PATV staff produced 16 programs during the second quarter. Upcoming
programs include the Festival of the Book, the Americans with Disabilities Act celebration, Jazz
Fest, a psa for We Are the World, a group working with at risk kids, a news program with
students from City High, Little Village TV, and some programs sponsored by Backyard
Abundance. Live and Local will be promoting the Land Locked Film Festival in August.
Workshop participants have be lower than in the past. PATV will be working to increase
participation. PATV will have an open house Sept. 6 in association with Uptown Bill's opening
and the Ralston Creek Fair and Flea Market. AHD camera has been purchased. PATV recently
hosted a group of students from the Neighborhood Centers and Goodwill. The guidelines
workshop will be held Aug. 1, from 2-4 p.m. The next board meeting will be Aug. 19.
SENIOR CENTER REPORT
Light reported about 6 hours of programming has been produced over the last month. A
documentary about Merrill Sparks by Jean Lloyd Jones was recently finished. Senior Center TV
programming is available online at www.icstv.net. Editing and shooting for a contest sponsored
by the Guggenheim Museum are underway.
LIBRARY REPORT
Fisher noted that the library channel's annual report was included in the meeting packet. Over
the past year 181 new programs were produced. Of those, 104 were Storytime programs. 168 of
the 181 programs were cablecast live. 14 different community groups were served by the
Community Television Service and cablecast on the library channel. 33 community groups
sponsored or co-sponsored programs on the channel. The library is looking at their streaming
video offerings with an emphasis on programs of interest to those outside Iowa City.
ICCSD REPORT
No representative was present. Hagen and Hoerschelman said the Commission should send the
new superintendent a letter introducing him to the school channel and access community and
urging the channel be well utilized. Hardy said the Commission discussed sending two letters-
one from the Commission and one from Hardy.
CITY CHANNEL REPORT
Hardy reported Bob Kemp has resigned from the Commission. Hardy said the ICTC charter is
10 years old and the Commission may wish to review it. Hardy said Qwest is being purchased
by Century Link. It is uncertain how this could affect Iowa City. Hoerschelman said it will be
interesting to see if some markets are sold to other providers. Qwest's infrastructure is not very
advanced in Iowa City and it is unlikely video competition will be coming anytime soon.
TRIENNIAL REVIEW
Hardy distributed a document outlining the goals of the Triennial Review and the major areas
address in the 2003 Triennial Review. Hardy also distributed a list of questions that will need to
be addressed by the service and programming committees. Hardy said that because the Triennial
Review has extended beyond the three-year period he has been discussing with Helling and the
City Attorney if the current Triennial Review might be combined or collapsed into the next
scheduled Triennial Review. Hoerschelman noted that it has been almost seven years since the
last Triennial Review. Bergus said the Commission should set a deadline for the service and
programming committees to complete their work. Hardy said the committees could look the
materials over and determine how they think it will take to finish. Hardy said that there should
be a draft ready by the next Commission meeting.
ICCSD PROGRAMMING GROUP
Hoerschelman said he has started a letter on behalf of the Commission to send to the new
Superintendent. Hardy asked Hoerschelman to forward the letter when it is completed and he
will draft an additional letter from the City. Hoerschelman said the direction of his letter is to
offer any assistance the schools might need to develop and to further the progress that the
channel has made over the years.
ADJOURNMENT
Hagen moved and Bergus seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously. The
meeting was adjourned at 6:45.
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Michael Brau
Cable TV Administrative Aide
TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
12 MONTH ATTENDANCE RECORD
July 2008 to CURRENT
Meetin Date Hoerschelman Saul Meikes Bob Kemp Gordon Gary Hagen
7/28/p8 X X X X X
8/25/08 X X X o/c X
9/23/08 x x x x X
10.27/08 X X X o/c X
11/24/08 Did not meet
12/15/08 X X X X X
1 /26/09 X X X X o/c
2/243/09 X' x o/c o/c X
Laura Bergus
4/27/09 X X X X X
6/1/09 x x x vacant X
6/22/09 X X X X
Mekies
7/27/Og X X X olc x
8/24/09 X X X X X
9/28/09 X X X X X
10/24/09 x x xx o/c
11 /23/09 x x o/c x X
1 /25/10 X X X o/c o/c
2/22/10 X X o/c X o/c
4/26/10 X X o/c X o/c
5/24/10 X X 0 X X
6/28/10 X x 0 X o/c
7/26/10 X x 0 o/c x
(X) =Present
(O) =Absent
(O/C) =Absent/Called (Excused)